What Grant Associates does

Grant Associates (legal entity: Grant Partnership Ltd) is a privately-held international landscape architecture practice operating from studios in Bath, United Kingdom, and Singapore. The firm employs over 70 design professionals from more than 17 nationalities, including qualified landscape architects, architects, 3D modellers, BIM and visualisation specialists, horticulturists, and computational designers. Its core offering is project-based professional landscape architecture services spanning masterplanning, public-realm design, urban design, conservation landscapes, and regenerative/regenerative design for parks, airports, mixed-use developments, heritage sites, and zoological exhibits. Differentiated intellectual capital centres on a 'creative ecology' design philosophy that integrates biodiversity, climate-responsive design, and ecosystems planning into large-scale landscape interventions.

The firm generates revenue through professional service fees on commissioned projects, secured via competitive tenders for public-sector clients (government agencies, municipal councils, and development authorities including the Sentosa Development Corporation, Singapore National Parks Board, Bangalore International Airport Limited, Rwanda Green Fund/FONERWA, and Guangzhou Forestry and Parks Municipality) and direct commissions from private developers and institutions (Mitsubishi Estate, Get Living, Historic Royal Palaces, Bristol Zoological Society). Project delivery is typically collaborative, with Grant Associates embedded in multi-disciplinary design teams alongside architects such as WilkinsonEyre, Make Architects, Skidmore Owings & Merrill, WOHA, and FCBStudios, and engineering firms such as Arup and AKTII.

Grant Associates' portfolio includes several globally recognised landmarks — notably Gardens by the Bay in Singapore (54 hectares, 12M+ annual visitors since 2012), the Superbloom at the Tower of London (2022), Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (2023), the 600-hectare Green City Kigali masterplan in Rwanda, and the 250-hectare Greater Sentosa Master Plan unveiled in 2025. The firm has accumulated extensive industry recognition including RIBA, IFLA, ULI, Landscape Institute, and RHS Chelsea Flower Show awards. The company is independently owned with no disclosed external investment, parent entity, or M&A activity.

Name

Grant Associates

Legal name

Grant Partnership Ltd

Website

https://grant-associates.uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grant Associates is an international landscape architecture practice with studios in Bath, UK and Singapore, delivering masterplanning, public-realm, and regenerative design for government agencies and private developers across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and East Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bath

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Landscape Architecture Services: Professional landscape architecture services including masterplanning, public realm design, landscape architecture for commercial, residential, hospitality and public sector projects. Revenue generated through project-based professional fees for design, planning, and implementation phases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grant Associates is a pioneering international landscape architecture practice delivering masterplanning, public realm design, urban landscape architecture, and conservation-focused landscape design for public sector and private developer clients. The firm operates from studios in Bath, United Kingdom and Singapore with over 70 staff, delivering projects including Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, Superbloom at the Tower of London, Green City Kigali in Rwanda, and the Greater Sentosa Master Plan.

Product overview

Grant Associates is a pioneering international landscape architecture practice offering comprehensive design services across masterplanning, public realm design, conservation, and sustainable urban development. Their portfolio includes signature projects such as Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Superbloom at the Tower of London, and Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru. The practice operates from studios in Bath, UK and Singapore, employing over 70 people across both offices. Their work focuses on reconnecting people with nature through climate-responsive, biodiverse landscapes that address urbanisation, climate crisis, and biodiversity challenges. Notable projects span urban parks, airport terminals, conservation zoos, residential developments, and show gardens, demonstrating expertise in regenerative design, biophilic architecture, and large-scale masterplanning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Architecture Services International professional landscape architecture services delivered from studios in Bath, UK and Singapore, encompassing masterplanning, public realm design, urban landscape architecture, and regenerative landscape strategies for public sector and private developer clients across the UK, Asia Pacific, East Africa and beyond.
• Masterplanning and Urban Design Large-scale masterplanning and urban design services addressing climate-responsive city planning, biodiversity integration, ecological civilisation principles, and growth-area masterplans. Delivered for clients including Sentosa Development Corporation (Greater Sentosa, 250 hectares), Rwanda Green Fund / FONERWA (Green City Kigali, 600 hectares), and National Parks Board Singapore.
• Public Realm and Built Development Landscape Design Landscape architecture for commercial, residential, mixed-use and hospitality developments targeting sustainability certifications including BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum. Includes biophilic workplace landscapes, public realm retrofits, and waterfront developments for clients such as Mitsubishi Estate, Get Living, and developers in the UK and Asia Pacific.
• Conservation and Cultural Landscape Design Landscape architecture and masterplanning for zoos, heritage sites, botanical gardens, and cultural institutions, balancing visitor experience with conservation and educational outcomes. Includes immersive habitat design for Bristol Zoological Society and heritage garden design for Bath Preservation Trust and Historic Royal Palaces.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• WilkinsonEyrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Architecture firm collaborating with Grant Associates as part of the international multidisciplinary design team for the Greater Sentosa Master Plan. WilkinsonEyre serves as architect alongside Grant Associates as master planner and landscape architect within the team.
• ArupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy collaborating with Grant Associates on the Greater Sentosa Master Plan project. Arup works alongside Grant Associates, WilkinsonEyre, and WOHA on this major 250-hectare transformation.
• WOHAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Architecture firm collaborating with Grant Associates as part of the international multidisciplinary design team for the Greater Sentosa Master Plan, contributing to Singapore's City in Nature ambition.
• FCBStudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBath-based masterplanners leading the Green City Kigali project, collaborating with Grant Associates as the internationally-renowned landscape architecture practice for this 600-hectare sustainable urban development.
• Light Earth DesignssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional architect collaborating with Grant Associates on Green City Kigali project, bringing local expertise in sustainable building and design.
• Atelier TensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability consultancy collaborating with Grant Associates on Green City Kigali project, providing environmental and sustainability expertise.
• AKTIIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationStructural engineering firm part of the international team for Green City Kigali project.
• Skidmore, Owings & MerrillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architects for Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, collaborating with Grant Associates as landscape architects on this innovative 'Terminal in a Garden' project.
• Larsen & ToubrocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, responsible for constructing the airport where Grant Associates served as landscape architects.
• Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient and airport operator for Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal 2, working with Grant Associates on the 'Airport Terminal in a Garden' concept.
• Guangzhou Forestry and Parks MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment client for the Guangzhou Garden project at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021, which won Best Show Garden and Gold award.
• WilkinsonEyre ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborating with Grant Associates on Gardens by the Bay Bay South project, creating the iconic Supertrees and cooled Conservatories.
• National Parks Board SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency client for Gardens by the Bay Bay South project, working with Grant Associates on this 54-hectare landmark garden.
• Mitsubishi EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper for 72 Upper Ground South Bank London project, collaborating with Grant Associates as landscape architects for this mixed-use development targeting BREEAM Outstanding.
• Make ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architects for 72 Upper Ground project, working alongside Grant Associates as landscape architects on this South Bank development.
• CO-REsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment manager for 72 Upper Ground South Bank London project, coordinating the mixed-use development.
• Stup Consultants P. Ltd.supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy collaborating on Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru project.
• Mulvey + BananisupportingTechnology or IntegrationConsulting partner for Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru.
• CH2HillsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy for Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru.
• ArupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consultancy collaborating on multiple Grant Associates projects including Kempegowda Airport and 72 Upper Ground.
• NipeksupportingTechnology or IntegrationLighting consultant for Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru project.
• Fountains Direct Ltd.supportingTechnology or IntegrationWater feature specialist collaborating on Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru.
• Nigel Dunnett StudiosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorticulture consultant for Superbloom project at Tower of London, collaborating with Grant Associates on this floral display.
• Tim O'Hare AssociatessupportingTechnology or IntegrationSoil scientists for Superbloom project at Tower of London, providing expertise for the planting scheme.
• Historic Royal PalacescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for Superbloom project at Tower of London, working with Grant Associates on this nature-focused attraction.
• Fielden Clegg Bradley StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasterplanners and landscape architects collaborating with Grant Associates on Bristol Zoo Project masterplan.
• Bristol Zoological SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient for Bristol Zoo Project, working with Grant Associates on the masterplan and Central African Forest exhibit design.
• Get LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper client for East Village Victory Park & Belvedere redesign in Stratford, London, collaborating with Grant Associates.
• Circle DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment manager for Plant (formerly Mountbatten House) project, working with Grant Associates on this Grade II listed building's landscape rejuvenation.
• Feilden Clegg Bradley StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect for Plant (Mountbatten House) retrofit project, collaborating with Grant Associates on the landscape restoration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OLIN: Philadelphia-headquartered landscape architecture, planning, and urban design practice with international projects of comparable scale and prestige. Overlaps with Grant Associates in masterplanning, public realm, and high-end developer commissions.
• LDA Design: UK-based landscape architecture and masterplanning practice with comparable focus on ecology, public realm, and large-scale UK and international commissions. Most direct UK competitor for landscape-led masterplanning briefs.
• James Corner Field Operations: New York-based landscape architecture and urban design practice renowned for the High Line and other flagship public realm projects. Directly comparable in focus on iconic, design-led landscape commissions for high-profile public and private clients.
• Sasaki Associates: International design firm with strong landscape architecture, urban planning, and masterplanning practice. Comparable in delivering large-scale masterplans and operating across multiple geographies with similar public/private client mix.
• SWA Group: International landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm with a comparable global project portfolio across parks, waterfronts, and large-scale masterplans. Like Grant Associates, SWA operates across multiple geographies and serves both public and private sector clients on landmark commissions.
• West 8: Dutch landscape architecture and urban design practice with international projects of comparable scale and a similar emphasis on ecology-led design. Competitor for global commissions on waterfronts, parks, and large urban regeneration projects.
• Gross Max: European landscape architecture, urban design, and masterplanning practice with a comparable project portfolio across parks, public realm, and developer commissions. Direct peer for international tenders where Grant Associates competes.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure and design consultancy with broad landscape architecture practice. Competes for large public sector and developer commissions, offering bundled design services that may displace specialist landscape firms on procurement-led tenders.
• Arup: Global engineering and design consultancy with significant landscape and urban design capability. Acts both as a partner (multi-disciplinary teams) and a competitor on integrated landscape/infrastructure commissions for major clients.

Regional players

• Landarc: Singapore-based landscape architecture practice. Regional competitor for Asia-Pacific landscape commissions, particularly in Singapore where Grant Associates also maintains a studio. Overlaps on public realm and developer projects in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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